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Sony Files Patent for Motion Sensing Controller
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Back in May 2006, Sony filed a patent application, titled “Detectable and Trackable Handheld Controller,” which approaches motion sensing control in a totally different way than the Nintendo Wii does it. Unlike the Wii’s internal accelerometer and gyroscopic sensors, Sony’s patent uses a series of four LEDs on the front… |
January 15th, 2007
Wii Hacked to Control Entire House
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Wii hacker, LiquidIce has set up an integration between his Wii console and his home automation systems. The system lets him control his lights, thermostat, security and home entertainment systems, all from his Nintendo Wii. The system is actually a web-based interface written in PHP and Flash running on a… |
December 24th, 2006
Windows Vista Remote Control Looks Great
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If you’re waiting for the improvements in Windows Vista before you start using a PC in your home entertainment center, you might want to check out this new remote that’s coming from Ricavision in April 2007. Their Windows Vista SideShow Media Center Remote sure looks purty. It’s got a 2.5-inch… |
December 23rd, 2006
Tuneview for iPod: Heavy Duty Remote Control
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There have been a variety of devices released which let you remotely control your iPod when docked, but never one that’s this full featured. In addition to the typical volume and track controls, Keyspan’s new TuneView for iPod (model TVI-200C) features a full color LCD display of your iPod’s playlists,… |
December 4th, 2006
Water and Weather Resistant Control for Your iPod
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Belkin’s forthcoming SportCommand seeks to provide a solution for remotely control your iPod in inclement weather or while performing outdoor activites. The remote provides wireless control of key iPod navigation including pause/play, next/previous track and volume. Since the buttons are substantial and provide tactile feeback, they can even be operated… |
October 16th, 2006
Sony PS3 Incompatible With Universal Remotes
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Boy, the reasons to NOT get a PS3 keep piling up. The folks over at Opposable Thumbs have made the astute observation that since the PS3 has no IR receiver port and only a Bluetooth remote control. |
October 11th, 2006
Are Wii Too Lazy?
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If you ask Lionhead Studios… founder and game designer of legend, Peter Molyneux, the answer is ‘yes.’ In a speech he made at this week’s Leipzig Games Convention, he was quoted as saying: |
August 23rd, 2006
